Beta procumbens Plant Care Reminders

Garden beet

General Information

• Instruction By	Steve Brigham
  Notes	In coastal Southern California, you can grow Garden Beets nearly all year. Since beets grow fast, and it\'s important to harvest them before they get too old, it\'s best to plant smaller plantings every month so that you\'ll always have fresh beets ready to harvest.
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Plant Care Instruction

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  January 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.

  February 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 6. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  March 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 6. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  April 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 6. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  May 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 6. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  June 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 6. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  July 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 6. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  August 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 6. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  September 1. Buy Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. 2. Sow Seeds Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. 3. Fertilize Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. 4. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 5. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 6. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  October 1. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 2. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 3. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  November 1. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 2. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 3. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

  December 1. Water Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. 2. Mulch Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. 3. Harvest Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).

• Buy When's the best time to buy this plant? When can you buy these from seed (if you can)? When is it usually available? What are things to look for when you're buying it? Or anything other tidbit of information you can share! January Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. February Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. March Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. April Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. May Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. June Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. July Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. August Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once. September Buy fresh seed at least once a year if you don\'t plant it all at once.

  Sow Seeds When can you plant these seeds? When's the best time? Can you start them indoors and move them out? Do they have any special requirements? January Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. February Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. March Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. April Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. May Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. June Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. July Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. August Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small. September Sow seeds 1\" apart in full sun in loose, well-drained soil. Cover seed with 1/4\" of fine soil or sand. Thin young plants to 2\" apart when they are still small.

  Fertilize When should you fertilize this plant? Which kind of fertilizer do you recommend? Should you use different fertilizers at different times of year? January Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. February Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. March Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. April Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. May Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. June Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. July Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. August Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants. September Mix 5-10-10 fertilizer into the soil before planting seed, or side-dress with 5-10-10 when you thin young plants.

  Water Is there a time to reduce or increase watering? Any special requirements? Things to avoid during certain times of the year? January Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. February Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. March Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. April Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. May Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. June Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. July Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. August Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. September Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. October Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. November Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season. December Keep plants evenly moist during the growing season.

  Mulch Does this plant need to be mulched? Are there specific types of Mulch which are better for this plant? How much? January Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. February Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. March Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. April Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. May Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. June Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. July Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. August Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. September Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. October Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. November Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool. December Mulch lighly to keep roots moist and cool.

  Harvest When's a good time to harvest this plant? What's the best way to harvest? Are there special requirements or features? February Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). March Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). April Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). May Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). June Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). July Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). August Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). September Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). October Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). November Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger). December Begin harvesting when beet roots are 1\" wide, and complete harvesting before they exceed 3\" wide (in most varieties, they\'ll be woody if allowed to grow bigger).